Brigham Young University Frequently Asked Questions: "General Research Questions"http://ask.lib.byu.edu/browse.php?tid=7902Feed for the latest answers in the "General Research Questions" topic.Tue, 07 Mar 2017 13:24:25 MSTTue, 07 Mar 2017 13:24:25 MSTmichael_whitchurch@byu.edu (Frequently Asked Questions Admin)support@springshare.com (Springshare Support)Do you know where I can find tutorials showing how to write a research paper?http://ask.lib.byu.edu/a.php?qid=1350975I was told there are four of them and they include tips for choosing a topic, finding databases, evaluating sources, and assessing the authority of an author.<br />
They are supposed to be short.Tue, 07 Mar 2017 13:24:25 MSThttp://ask.lib.byu.edu/a.php?qid=1350975What is the name of the database I can use to check peer reviewed status of journals?http://ask.lib.byu.edu/a.php?qid=1332093Thu, 10 Nov 2016 13:15:02 MSThttp://ask.lib.byu.edu/a.php?qid=1332093What is an argumentative paper?http://ask.lib.byu.edu/a.php?qid=1322622I need to write an "argumentative paper" for a class but I am not sure what an argumentative paper is. Could you help me?Thu, 22 Sep 2016 13:43:15 MDThttp://ask.lib.byu.edu/a.php?qid=1322622What is a monograph?http://ask.lib.byu.edu/a.php?qid=1289078Mon, 25 Apr 2016 16:26:20 MDThttp://ask.lib.byu.edu/a.php?qid=1289078How do I find an encyclopedia?http://ask.lib.byu.edu/a.php?qid=1186525I need to read an encyclopedia article as a start for my research. Where do I find one?Wed, 15 Jul 2015 11:02:22 MDThttp://ask.lib.byu.edu/a.php?qid=1186525My professor recommended a source which tells about the pros and cons of current controversial issues.http://ask.lib.byu.edu/a.php?qid=884555It has articles, news resources, statistics and a lot of other information. I can't remember the name of it. Do you know what it is?Thu, 07 Aug 2014 11:54:48 MDThttp://ask.lib.byu.edu/a.php?qid=884555I need some background information on a current topic in the news. How do I find it?http://ask.lib.byu.edu/a.php?qid=661481Wed, 05 Feb 2014 16:56:15 MSThttp://ask.lib.byu.edu/a.php?qid=661481What is a Primary Source?http://ask.lib.byu.edu/a.php?qid=659684I need to find a primary source in literature (or science or history, etc.) but I don't know what that is. How do I find one?Tue, 04 Feb 2014 13:28:49 MSThttp://ask.lib.byu.edu/a.php?qid=659684How do I find general background information?http://ask.lib.byu.edu/a.php?qid=634592Mon, 13 Jan 2014 10:40:56 MSThttp://ask.lib.byu.edu/a.php?qid=634592I heard about a bibliography tool called RefWorks. It supposedly saves sources &amp; creates bibliographies. How do I find it?http://ask.lib.byu.edu/a.php?qid=370006My library instructor told us about this online bibliography builder but I can't find itFri, 08 Mar 2013 11:40:54 MSThttp://ask.lib.byu.edu/a.php?qid=370006